Test: Fill in the Blank - 1 - Banking Exams MCQ

Out of the given choices for the first blank either of the two choices - "embarked" and "commenced" the former fits the blank more appropriately as the verb embark is followed by the preposition 'on'. Ex. Religion, for example, seems altogether too vast a theme for him to embark on, and he usually prefers to deal with some single element or aspect.

Option D is hence the correct answer.

If we observe the options for the second blank both 'address' and 'resolve' are used as verbs and they mean to think about a problem or a situation and decide how you are going to deal with it. But if we observe further, we can infer that the word 'export' is not meaningful for the first blank in the given context of the sentence. This eliminates option C and confirms option B as the correct answer.

Option B is hence the correct answer.

In option A, ‘acknowledging’ would be a correct choice but the word 'efforts' would be wrong here. Efforts can decrease, efforts can lessen but 'efforts faded' is something we don't use often. This eliminates option A.

Option B gets eliminated as well as the word 'executing' for the second blank doesn't fit in the context of the passage.

Option C would have been correct had the word for the first blank been 'enthusiasm' instead of 'enthusiastic'.

In option D, the word 'placating' which means 'to make (someone) less angry or hostile' would be absurd in the given context of the passage.

In option E, the word 'alacrity' which refers to 'brisk and cheerful readiness' and the word 'realizing' which means 'to get to know or understand something' fit the first and the second blank respectively and most appropriately.

Option E is hence the correct answer.

In option A, though the word 'rising' is suitable for the first blank, the second word 'even' would be inappropriate for the second blank both grammatically (because article 'an' must be used before the word) and contextually. The word 'uneven' would have been correct in its place.

In option B, the word 'complementary' doesn't make any sense if used for the second blank. And similarly, in option C, the word 'endearing' and in option E, the word 'demeaning' would be illogical or absurd if used for the first blank in the sentence. Clearly, options B, C and E hence get eliminated.

In option D, the word 'staggering' which means 'very shocking and surprising' and the word 'skewed' which means 'not even' fit the blanks both grammatically and contextually.

Option D is hence the correct answer.

If we observe the words in the options for the first blank, we find that the context is about the acceptance and responsibility for a research project. Therefore any of the words ‘launched’, ‘tackled’, or 'attempted' does not fit the first blank. ‘Tried’ is also unsuitable as the sense doesn’t go to effort here. It goes to responsibility.

Further, the ‘outlay’ is the amount of money that you have to spend in order to start a project and it goes well with the context of the sentence.

Clearly, option B is the correct answer.

Here, the Supreme Court was hearing an application and this application was seeking the Supreme Court's assent to uproot around 450 trees for a railway track. Clearly, neither of the words 'expressed' and 'approved' fits the first blank contextually.

‘Asked’ is also wrong as means either to ask a question or to say something. If the verb had been 'asked for' the choice would have been correct.

Though ‘demanded’ would suit the first blank, ’necessary’ railway track doesn’t make sense.

Clearly, option E is the perfect match and thereby the correct answer. ‘Sought’ is the past participle form of ‘seek’ and it means to look for something. Plus, the second word 'additional' also fits the blank appropriately.

Option E is hence the correct answer.

Option A has the word ‘Keep’ for the second blank but usage of 'keep' for the blank does not make any sense in the context. ‘Fortress’ is also unsuitable as it means a building to defend against an attack.

‘Dungeon’ is a dark prison so it is also inappropriate in the context. Option D also gets eliminated immediately.

Similarly, either of the words 'acquaintance' which refers to 'knowledge or experience of something' or 'prejudice' which refers to 'preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience' doesn't add any meaning to the context either and thus option B and C get eliminated too.

Here, the presence of word ‘confusion’ in the sentence makes us clear that we need a contrary word in the first blank to comprehend to the context of the sentence. As a result, only "awe" from option E, which can be portrayed as the perfect contrarian to confusion, will be the correct answer. Other options when matched with ‘confusion’ on the contrarian basis, will not make any sense here. Plus, usage of the word ‘Citadel’ which means stronghold or bastion, goes well with the context, if used for the second blank.

Option E is hence the correct answer.

If we observe the context of the sentence, we can clearly infer that the discussion is regarding the increment in the consumer spending.

Hence, from the options, only the word ‘facilitate’ which means 'make (an action or process) easy or easier' fits the second blank most appropriately.

Besides, the word ‘bolster’ which means 'to support or strengthen' fits the first blank both grammatically and contextually.

Clearly, option A is the correct answer.

Here the subject is plural, so the helping verb must be plural too. This eliminates option A immediately.

Usage of the word ‘Prevent’ is wrong because the work has been done for a good cause.

Option C is also incorrect as ‘disallow’ is conceptually wrong here.

If we say that something has 'purportedly' been done, we mean that it appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so. Clearly, the word ‘Purportedly’ doesn’t make sense here. Option D also gets eliminated.

From option E, both the words 'have' and ‘let’ fit the blanks grammatically and contextually.

Option E is hence the correct answer.

Universal income would lead to tackling issues like poverty and unemployment. Thus Option D can be eliminated as universal income would eradicate both the issues and not take their place.

Options B and E are grammatically incorrect.

Option C portrays universal income as an obligation and is contextually incorrect.

Similarly, if we look at blank two, options C, D and E are grammatically wrong. Option B makes sense but the first blank as stated above, is incorrect.

Option A fits in with both the blanks perfectly.

Hence, Option A is correct.

Blank 1: Options B and C do not fit in here and can be eliminated.

Blank 2: Finding a company is incorrect and hence option A can be eliminated. Out of making and founding, founding is a better fit. Hence, Option E may be correct.

This is confirmed by putting the last word in the last blank. All three blanks are a perfect match.

Hence Option E is correct.

Blank 1: The sentence gives the impression that the company issued some sort of statement. Proclaimed and decreed are used in context of governments/royalty and does not fit in here. Options A and C can be eliminated.

Blank 2: As the announcement led to surprise, it cannot lower eyebrows. Option E is eliminated. Also hoisted means to push something up and does not fit here.

Hence, option B is incorrect.

Option D is correct.

Option A: The second blank with include is grammatically incorrect and can be eliminated.

Option B: Blank one is incorrect.

Option D: Blank two is absurd.

Option E: This sentence is grammatically and contextually incorrect.

Option C: This is a perfect fit.

Hence, option C is correct.

The deal got stuck because of bureaucratic issues in the Railway Ministry. Fanatic is used in the context of religion and can be eliminated. Passionate shows a positive relationship and can’t be right as the sentence talks about the issue in a negative way. Muted is meaningless.

Thus, Option A, D and E can be eliminated.

Blank 3 can be filled both by Options B and C.

Blank B: Here, option C does not make sense here.

Option B fits in perfectly well with all the blanks.

Hence, Option B is correct.

Option D is hence the correct answer.

From the blanks we see the first one requires a word that shows it is important for Rohingya refugees
to return. This eliminates Options C, D and E.

Blanks 2 and 3: The words in option B do not fit in and thus, this option can be eliminated.

Hence, Option A is correct.

Here, the Supreme Court was hearing an application and this application was seeking the Supreme

Option A is incorrect as the blanks are absurd grammatically and contextually.

Option B is wrong due to blanks 2 and 3.

Option C is incorrect as the blanks are absurd.

Option E has no meaning and is incorrect.

Option D is a perfect fit.

Hence, Option D is the answer.

Option A is incorrect due to the 1 and 2 blanks being a mismatch and the third being incorrect grammatically.

Option C is incorrect due to blanks 1 and 3.

Option D: Blanks 2 and 3 are wrong.

Option E is incorrect due to blank 3 being incorrect grammatically.

Option B is a perfect fit.

Hence, Option B is the answer.

Here, option A is incorrect due to the use of next for a situation which refers to the past and double use of growth which makes the sentence redundant.

Option B is incorrect as none of the blanks fit in.

Option C is wrong as none of the options are correct.

Option D is incorrect as the first blank conveys a meaning opposite of what is needed.

Option E is a perfect fit.

Option A: All the blanks are absurd here.

Option B: Blanks 1 and 2 are incorrect and do not fit in.

Option D: Blanks 1 and 2 are opposite of what is needed.

Option E: Blanks 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Option C is perfect here.

Hence, Option C is correct.

Option B: The last blank does not fit in with the sentence.

Option C: Blanks 2 and 3 do not make sense here.

Option D: Blank one conveys a meaning opposite to what the sentence needs. Similarly, blank 2 is not a good fit.

Option E: Only Blank 3 goes well with the sentence.

Hence, option A is the correct answer.

“Slur” which means ‘insult’ and “glorious” which means ‘great’ are not appropriate for the respective blanks. Option A, thus, can be eliminated.

If honest politicians are available in “abundance”, then the country would not be in a “sad” state; which rules out option B. Similarly “lack” of honest politicians cannot be the reason for “progressive” state of the county. This rules out option D as well.

In option E, “sparse” will not be the grammatically correct choice for the first blank and thus can be eliminated too.

Option C is apt as both the words fill in the blanks in a logically and grammatically correct way. “Shortage” means ‘a lack of’ and “miserable” means ‘wretchedly poor or unhappy’.

Option C is hence the correct answer.

When we talk about the development of the mental processes being most apparent, we need an adjective that will describe this progress. Options A and B, thus, can be eliminated.

“Stimulus” means ‘an agent or action or condition that elicits a response’ and usage of this for the first blank is also irrelevant. Option D gets eliminated as well.

We could consider option 3, as ‘nature of development’ sounds logical. However, when we look at the option for the second blank- “celestial” which means ‘relating to the heavens’ or ‘divine’, this does not sound correct. So option C can be eliminated too.

“Chronological” means ‘arranged in order of time of occurrence’ and logically fits the second blank.

Option E is hence the correct answer.

The key words/phrases in the sentence are 'boost' and 'increase in pressure' and the use of either "composed (which goes absurd in the context)" or "invented" goes absurd in the context and hence options D and E can be eliminated. Moreover, a turbocharger is an equipment which actually 'forces' or 'generates' extra air into the combustion chamber and this confirms the word "generated" as an appropriate choice for the first blank.

The sentence further talks about the increase in pressure which points towards the word "exceeds" which logically completes the sentence.

Option A is hence the correct answer.

Since the outbursts are “critical” (criticizing) they signify the fact that- the best word to convey this meaning in the context is ‘reflective’ or ‘indicative’- of the fact. Therefore, we can eliminate options A, D and E.

Besides, though "harmony" indicates order in a general sense, "consensus (a general agreement)" conveys the intended meaning of the sentence and is the correct word for the second blank. Option B, thus, gets elimiated as well.

Option C is hence the correct answer.

In the context of the sentence, the emergency services arrive at the accident site in time. Hence, the only suitable word for the first blank is "reached".

Besides, the word "relayed" meaning 'passed on' fits the second blank correctly as the news of the accident was passed on to the emergency services.

Option D is hence the correct answer.

In the context of the sentence, the only possible word that can fit the first blank is either "invention" or "discovery" but there is a big difference between "invention" and "discovery". "Invention" refers to the creation of a new process or device which is developed from study and experimentation. On the other hand, "discovery" means to gain knowledge or awareness of something that is not known before. However, a bicycle is not something that already existed and hence it could not be discovered which further confirms the option A to be the correct choice.

Besides, the word "advancing" meaning 'moving forward' correctly describes "modern industrial methods".

Option A is hence the correct answer.

Option A with "males" and "females" and option E with "marketing" and "finance" of talented employees are grammatically incorrect. They present an absurd meaning and hence can be eliminated.

Options B and C are contextually inappropriate.

Option D fits in the tone and context of the sentence.

Option D is hence the correct answer.

In the context of the sentence, "job", "role" or "responsibility" can fit the first blank and this eliminates options B and D. Further, as 'resources' are generally allocated, "allocating" is the most appropriate choice for the second blank. Thus, options A and E get eliminated as well.

Option C is hence the correct answer.

In the sentence, ‘Globalised world’ and ‘deepen business ties with one another’ are the key phrases which control the context. Hence, it becomes "essential" to deepen business ties, eliminating all other options which are contradictory and absurd in the context.

Besides, "Symbiotic" means mutualistic, or the intimate existence of two dissimilar organisms in a mutually beneficial relationship. This is in perfect sync with “benefit one another.”

Option A is hence the correct answer.

The sentence tries to say that auto-rickshaws are believed to decrease rather than add to the pollution in Delhi, because they use CNG. This leads us to conclude that CNG must be an eco-friendly fuel, hinting at the word “cleaner” for the second blank.

The word for the first blank must be opposite in meaning to “add to pollution”. Hence, “mitigate” meaning 'make less severe' fits the first blank.

"Agitate" and "intensify" are logically contradictory to the sentence and hence options B and C can be eliminated.

"Crude" or "rough" fuel does not indicate that it is a clean fuel and this eliminates otions A and E as well.

Option D is hence the correct answer.